Acetel
Acetel Products are primarily used for
Respiratory disease with excessive mucus
About Acetel Products
Uses of Acetel Products
Acetylcysteine is used for respiratory disease with excessive mucus. It acts as mucolytic (loosen mucus in airways) when used in oral preparations while when used as injection it treats paracetamol overdose toxicity.
Acetel Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Acetel are Fever, Nausea, Vomiting, Rash, Gastrointestinal discomfort.
How Acetel Products work
Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic medication. It thins and loosens mucus (phlegm) making it easier to cough out. It also works as an antidote in paracetamol poisoning by replenishing the body's stores of glutathione, a chemical that removes toxic substances.
Patient Concerns about Acetel Products
Frequently asked questions about Acetel Products
Frequently asked questions about Acetylcysteine
Q. Is Acetel 600mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Acetel 600mg Tablet can be given to a pregnant woman if the benefit of this medicine is more than the risk involved. Evidence shows it can be used in pregnant females without any gross risk to the fetus in the womb. Consult your doctor before starting the medication.
Q. How long can you take Acetel 600mg Tablet for?
The duration of treatment with Acetel 600mg Tablet will be decided by the doctor. It will depend on the type of disease for which it has been prescribed. For respiratory conditions, it can be taken for 5 days and can be further extended to 2 weeks depending upon the condition of the patient.
Q. Can Acetel 600mg Tablet be given to children below 2 years of age?
Medicines like Acetel 600mg Tablet are not recommended to be used in children under 2 years of age. This is because the medicine works by dissolving the mucus which can cause a block in the breathing airway, and children below 2 years of age may not be able to clear it or cough it out properly. Still, in certain conditions it can be prescribed by your doctor, hence, follow the instructions as provided. Consult the doctor for any query.
Q. Can I take cough syrups while taking Acetel 600mg Tablet?
No, you should not start taking cough syrups without consulting your doctor. The cough syrups which suppress the cough should be avoided with this medication as it would interfere with the action of the medicine. Consult your doctor who will suggest an effective cough syrup that can increase the expectoration or sputum.
Products for Acetel
Acetel 600mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹190
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